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Protesters decry insult laws
Human rights activist Kwanravee Wangudom, one of the organizers of Friday's protest, said the gathering lasted for 112 minutes - highlighting article 112 of the criminal code, which contains the rules protecting the royals. "The wording is ambiguous
Updated: 12/10/2011 02:23A
All of Georgia's Sheriffs now sharing fingerprint info with feds to catch
In this program, only federal officers make immigration decisions, and they do so only after a completely independent decision by state and local law enforcement to arrest an individual for a criminal violation of state law separate and apart from any
Updated: 12/10/2011 02:08A
Timeline for medical marijuana in Canada
The seriously ill and dying begin fighting for a legal exemption to the criminal law, demanding the right to obtain medicinal pain relief though marijuana without fear of prosecution. Litigation continues. Numerous cases are before the courts as
Updated: 12/10/2011 01:55A
The law must rule
the 21st century he must do it by complying with government policies while at the same time respecting the rights of individual members under the rule of law. Darryl T. Davies, Ottawa Professor, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Carleton University.
Updated: 12/10/2011 01:55A
State launches new crime-notification system
A new statewide system developed by the state Department of Justice aims to keep communities updated on crime. Law enforcement can issue alerts about criminal activity, crime trends or missing people to subscribing members and businesses through the
Updated: 12/10/2011 01:48A
UNIBAM Case Adjourned
But the debate over whether the laws should be changed to decriminalize sodomy in this country has ignited fiery reactions from both supporters and opponents." As it currently stands, the Criminal Code of Belize states that “Every person who has carnal
Updated: 12/10/2011 01:36A
Update the HIV law
Even eliminating a criminal transmission law wouldn't mean that people who intentionally exposed intimate partners to HIV would go unpunished. Victims always could turn to civil courts for relief. Thirty-four states have some kind of criminal
Updated: 12/10/2011 01:16A
Letter: A fitting tribute to a generous man
He was visible almost daily in the criminal justice center at 201 Poplar and at the courthouse at 140 Adams. He frequented George's Restaurant in the Dermon Building. He was a friendly and cheerful man. In the Memphis legal system,
Updated: 12/10/2011 01:01A
Ariz. sheriff faulted for case neglect
"Victims of abuse not only deserve the respect of law enforcement, but their rights must also be protected throughout the criminal justice process," the senators said. Arizona Sheriff Botched Investigations.
Updated: 12/10/2011 12:47A
Law Office of John M. Manley | ICE Targets Fewer Criminals in Deportation
Statistics show that fewer criminals are ending up in deportation proceedings. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has targeted fewer criminals, a start contrast to the claims made by the Administration. Secretary Napolitano stated the following
Updated: 12/10/2011 12:26A
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